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From 1875, 18 Stafford Terrace was the home of Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, his wife Marion, their two children and their live-in servants. The house gives an insight into the personal lives of the Sambourne family, and also provides a rare example of what was known as an 'Aesthetic interior' or 'House Beautiful' style. The Aesthetic Movement of the late nineteenth century advocated the use of foreign or 'exotic' influences in the decoration of the home. This can be seen by the various Japanese, Middle-Eastern and Chinese objects throughout the Sambournes' home.

Led by our expert guides, the informative tours give a memorable insight into the Sambournes' lives and home, from interior decoration, eccentric possessions, to their day to day activities. The tour will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and includes an introductory film.

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The closest tube station is High Street Kensington and buses 9, 10, 27, 28, 49 and 328 all run on High Street Kensington, a 10 minute walk from the house.

Metered parking is very limited and the nearest car park is a 10 minute walk away underneath the Kensington Town Hall at Hornton Street, W8 7NX. On a Sunday parking is free in a metered parking bay and you can park in a Residents Parking Bay for free until 1pm when you will then have to move your car.

Please note that the Visitor Entrance to 18 Stafford Terrace is down a few steep steps in the basement and that there is no disabled access or cafe on site.

The tour lasts for about an hour and a half and after watching the introductory film you will be standing. There are a few folding stools available for those who would prefer to sit down.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

We ask Visitors to leave any bags and jackets in the Reception area in the basement as the rooms in the house are quite small. We also ask that you turn off your mobile phone whilst on the tour and do not take photos. If you wish to take flash free photos you may come back free of charge during Open Access hours 2-5.30pm on the day of your tour. Please inform the Museum Assistant at Reception if you would like to come back.

The Linley Sambourne House
18 Stafford Terrace
W8 7BH London
United Kingdom

Sunday, 19 November 2017 from 11:00 to 12:30 (GMT)

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18 Stafford Terrace

From 1875, 18 Stafford Terrace was the home of Punch cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne, his wife Marion, their two children and their live-in servants. The house gives an insight into the personal lives of the Sambourne family, and also provides a rare example of what was known as an 'Aesthetic interior' or 'House Beautiful' style. The Aesthetic Movement of the late nineteenth century advocated the use of foreign or 'exotic' influences in the decoration of the home. This can be seen by the various Japanese, Middle-Eastern and Chinese objects throughout the Sambournes' home. After the deaths of Linley and Marion Sambourne, the house was preserved by their descendants. In 1980 it was opened to the public by the Victorian Society. This organisation had been inaugurated at 18 Stafford Terrace in 1958 by the Sambourne's grand-daughter, Anne, 6th Countess of Rosse. In 1989, its ownership passed to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.